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Cap Gros

Located near Antibes, just a 50-minute boat ride from Golfe Juan, this dive site is marked by a mooring buoy. With depths ranging from 0.80 meters to 35 meters, divers can explore a drop-off and various underwater rock formations known as "patates" that follow the contours of the cape. It is important to note that this site can experience strong currents, so divers should be in good physical condition.

One of the highlights of this dive site is the abundance of marine life. Liches, groupers, barracudas, dentys, and pelagic fish can all be spotted thanks to the strong currents. In fact, it is not uncommon to come across tuna during your dive. The site is teeming with pelagic fish, and the close proximity to the coast attracts a diverse range of fauna that you can observe in their hunting behavior.

As you reach the end of the cape, the patates offer a breathtaking sight. Here, you'll find a stunning display of various gorgonians, constantly swaying in the often strong current. The visibility at this dive site is around 16 meters, offering a good view of the underwater scenery. The maximum depth is 20 meters, making it suitable for both beginner and advanced divers.

Situated in France, this dive site is conveniently located near the Sentier du littoral Tire-poil in Antibes, Grasse, Maritime Alps, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, 06160, France. Prepare yourself for an extraordinary underwater adventure at this captivating dive site.

Diving Conditions Score for Cap Gros

9.2
Excellent

Excellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Cap Gros

Depth

20m

Visibility

16m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Cap Gros

Wave Height

0.1m

Wind Speed

4.1 m/s

Water Temp

24.2°C

Visibility

30.46km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.9s

Air Temperature

25.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cap Gros
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Dive Score Chart for Cap Gros

Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 9.341223628691983/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.1m, Wind 6.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 9.276976744186047/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Cap Gros: 06:00
Sunset at Cap Gros: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Cap Gros are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
16:00

Score: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.1m (3.95s), Wind: 6.7 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.06m, Wind: 1.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Cap Gros
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cap Gros

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Cap Gros

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.9/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Cap Gros

January
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 8.8
February
Score: 8.7

Ideal Conditions for Cap Gros

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.3°C / 81.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

18.5m / 60.7ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Cap Gros

Cap Gros shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.3°C) and January the coldest (5.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026

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